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Wyoming Trivia Quiz

Here are some basic trivia questions about Wyoming.

A multiple-choice quiz by MargUW. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
MargUW

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
213,178

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1136

Last 3 plays: Guest 208 (10/10), Guest 50 (4/10), Guest 184 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the Wyoming state flower? Hint

Columbine

Sage Brush

Lupine

Indian Paintbrush

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the animal called that looks like a rabbit with antlers? Hint

Jack Rabbit

Jackelope

Antelope

Bugs Bunny

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Question 3 of 10

3. Wyoming was the first state to allow women the right to vote.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What city was Matthew Shepard killed in? Hint

Lander

Casper

Laramie

Cheyenne

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Question 5 of 10

5. Frontier Days is located in what city? Hint

Cheyenne

Jackson

Casper

Sheridan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Cheyenne Frontier Days is known as which of the following? Hint

The Father of Them All

The Daddy of Them All

The Brother of Them All

An Eastern Celebration

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the University of Wyoming's Football team? Hint

Wranglers

Rams

Rough Riders

Cowboys

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Question 8 of 10

8. Wyoming is lacking in tourism options.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which country music artist lived in Wyoming? Hint

Toby Keith

Chris Ledoux

Garth Brooks

John Anderson

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Question 10 of 10

10. There are two four-year public colleges in Wyoming.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the Wyoming state flower?

Answer: Indian Paintbrush

Indian paintbrush, a lovely red colored flower, can be seen all along the roadside. Make sure not to pick them or try to take the seeds as it is illegal.

2. What is the animal called that looks like a rabbit with antlers?

Answer: Jackelope

A Jackelope is a fictitious animal that is supposed to be a cross between a jackrabbit and an antelope. It looks like a large rabbit with antelope antlers. There is a large Jackelope statue in Douglas Wyoming, which is where the state fair is held each year.

3. Wyoming was the first state to allow women the right to vote.

Answer: True

Wyoming was the first state to allow women the right to vote. Because of this progressive step, Wyoming is now known as the Equality State.

4. What city was Matthew Shepard killed in?

Answer: Laramie

Matthew Shepard, a gay University of Wyoming student, was killed in October of 1998 on the outskirts of Laramie Wyoming. This case was an international media frenzy. The movies "Anatomy of a Hate Crime", "The Matthew Shepard Story", and "The Laramie Project" all give accounts of the story from differing perspectives.

5. Frontier Days is located in what city?

Answer: Cheyenne

Attendees will enjoy the 9 days of rodeo action from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Other highlights include four parades, three pancake breakfasts, nightly country western music concerts, a carnival midway, a USAF air show, twice daily gunfighter demos, and much more!

6. Cheyenne Frontier Days is known as which of the following?

Answer: The Daddy of Them All

Cheyenne Frontier Days, the "Daddy of Them All", is a rodeo and western stock show that takes place every July. Lane Frost, a bull rider, was killed during the rodeo. The movie "8 Seconds" tells his story.

7. What is the name of the University of Wyoming's Football team?

Answer: Cowboys

The team is also called the Pokes. The team mascots are Pistol Pete, a large cowboy, and Cowboy Joe, a horse who trots around the stadium after each touchdown the Cowboys score.

8. Wyoming is lacking in tourism options.

Answer: False

Wyoming boasts a number of firsts, including America's first national monument, Devils Tower, a place that's popular with hikers and climbers.

Wyoming is also home to the nation's first national forest, Shoshone National Forest, which remains one of the largest national forests in the country.

In addition, Yellowstone National Park is the world's first national park, and it's America's second largest.

9. Which country music artist lived in Wyoming?

Answer: Chris Ledoux

Chris LeDoux, a world champion bareback rider and country music star, died on March 9, 2005 from complications of liver cancer. He was 56. Songs to his credit were "Western Skies", "County Fair", "Whatcha Gonna do with a Cowboy (Duet with Garth Brooks)", and "Copenhagen", just to list a few.

10. There are two four-year public colleges in Wyoming.

Answer: False

The University of Wyoming is the only four-year institution in the state. There are several community colleges.

Source: Author MargUW

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